The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Libraries are an innovative partner in the learning community and an active participant in promoting the university’s goals of teaching, learning, scholarship and community outreach. The Libraries provide quality academic services and resources that foster intellectual curiosity, promote critical inquiry and encourage awareness of an increasingly diverse and global environment.
As a tenure-track faculty member, the Serials and Scholarly Communication Librarian provides leadership for the UWSP Libraries’ serials collections, scholarly communication initiatives, and associated budgets. The librarian supports sustainable collection decisions, advances open access and evolving scholarly publishing initiatives, and collaborates with library, campus, and Universities of Wisconsin partners.
The position also contributes to reference, instruction, general collection development, and liaison activities. As a faculty member, the librarian participates in scholarship, professional development, service, and shared governance.
Primary Responsibilities:
Serials
- Provide leadership for the acquisition, licensing, access, maintenance, assessment, renewal, and cancellation of serial subscriptions, including managing relationships and negotiating with publishers, subscription agents, and other vendors.
- Manage the serials budget and evaluate new and existing subscriptions based on curricular and research needs, cost, usage, accessibility, available funding, and other relevant factors.
- Provide leadership and direction to support staff contributing to serials services through training, workflows, and procedures.
- Develop and improve serials management practices based on relevant professional standards, technologies, and emerging practices to support efficient workflows, reliable access, and sustainable collection decisions.
Scholarly Communication
- Provide leadership and expertise in scholarly communication, open access, and evolving models of scholarly publishing.
- Provide guidance on publication impact and metrics; evaluate publishing venues and publication integrity; and advise faculty, staff, and students on open access publishing opportunities.
- Monitor developments in open access and publisher agreements and collaborate with library and campus partners to increase awareness of scholarly communication and open access opportunities.
- Provide guidance and support to researchers on the effective, responsible, and ethical use of AI tools, publisher policies and practices, and intellectual property considerations throughout the research and scholarly communication process.
**Full position description is available upon request. **
Key Job Responsibilities:Department: University Library
Compensation:
The Serials and Scholarly Communication Librarian position is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual (12-month) faculty position.
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $49,400 - $60,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications. Relocation assistance may be available.
Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide , or Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide . Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.
Required Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent; or, be within a semester of earning master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems, technologies, processes, and subject areas and apply new knowledge effectively.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices.
- Professional experience working in an academic library environment.
- Experience negotiating or managing agreements with vendors, publishers, or other information providers, or demonstrated transferable negotiation experience in a related setting.
- Familiarity working with an integrated library system (i.e., Alma) to manage serials subscriptions, renewals, and electronic resource access.
- Knowledge of scholarly communication, including open access publishing models, research impact metrics, and copyright/author rights.
How to Apply:
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 11/16/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.
Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)
After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.
Name: Yan Liao
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 715-346-3614
Special Notes:
Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [email protected].
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Skills Required
- Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent, or within one semester of completing the degree
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to quickly learn and effectively apply new systems, technologies, processes, and subject areas
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices
- Professional experience in an academic library environment
- Experience negotiating or managing agreements with vendors, publishers, or information providers, or transferable negotiation experience
- Familiarity with an integrated library system such as Alma for serials subscriptions, renewals, and electronic resource access
- Knowledge of scholarly communication, open access publishing models, research impact metrics, and copyright or author rights
What We Do
The Universities of Wisconsin is a public university system that serves approximately 161,000 students and awards nearly 37,000 degrees annually, acting as a talent pipeline for the state.
